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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-tier Cake Stand
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-tier Cake Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming mahogany three-tier folding cake stand elegant in form and beautifully made. The stand features three octagonal tiers each with a shallow recessed centre designed to securely hold plates or serving dishes. The tiers are supported by slender uprights with a refined arched carrying handle at the top, giving the piece both practicality and decorative appeal.

The stand folds neatly when not in use, making it ideal for occasional entertaining or as an attractive accent piece in a traditional interior. The warm mahogany colour and clean, well-balanced design reflect the timeless quality of this classic stand.

Dimensions

Height: 89.5 cm (35.2 in)

Width: 27 cm (10.6 in)

Depth: 25.5 cm (10 in)

Condition

Excellent antique condition with a rich, well-maintained polish. The tiers open and fold smoothly, and the stand remains sturdy when in use.

Date: Edwardian 1900

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Cake Stand to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09287300
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Solid mahogany construction with shaped handle: early 20th-century tea furniture.
Octagonal tiers with turned plate recesses: typical Edwardian design.
Pivoting bracket mechanism: smooth folding action of the period.
Light rubbing to the splayed feet: natural age and domestic handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183900
Dealers Internal Reference
2967
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Description
A charming mahogany three-tier folding cake stand elegant in form and beautifully made.
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The stand features three octagonal tiers each with a shallow recessed centre designed to securely hold plates or serving dishes.
London City Antiques

The tiers are supported by slender uprights with a refined arched carrying handle at the top, giving the piece both practicality and decorative appeal.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany three-tier cake stand featuring octagonal shelves and an arched carrying handle.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-tier Cake Stand

The stand folds neatly when not in use, making it ideal for occasional entertaining or as an attractive accent piece in a traditional interior. The warm mahogany colour and clean, well-balanced design reflect the timeless quality of this classic stand.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany three-tier cake stand featuring octagonal shelves and an arched carrying handle.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-tier Cake Stand

Dimensions

Height: 89.5 cm (35.2 in)

Width: 27 cm (10.6 in)

Depth: 25.5 cm (10 in)

Condition

Excellent antique condition with a rich, well-maintained polish. The tiers open and fold smoothly, and the stand remains sturdy when in use.

Date: Edwardian 1900

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Cake Stand to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09287300
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Solid mahogany construction with shaped handle: early 20th-century tea furniture.
Octagonal tiers with turned plate recesses: typical Edwardian design.
Pivoting bracket mechanism: smooth folding action of the period.
Light rubbing to the splayed feet: natural age and domestic handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183900
Dealers Internal Ref
2967
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An Edwardian mahogany three-tier cake stand featuring octagonal shelves and an arched carrying handle.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Three-Tier Cake Stand
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  • ObjectCake Stands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal trays, Arched handle, Inlaid stringing, Splayed feet
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This Edwardian mahogany three-tier cake stand is an English Country House piece originating from 1900. It is made from dark brown mahogany and brass, presenting three octagonal trays with inlaid stringing, slender uprights, an arched carrying handle, and splayed feet. The trays each have a shallow recessed centre, and the uprights connect to a refined curved handle at the top. Measuring 89.5 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, this item folds neatly when not in use. It is ideal for placing in an empty corner of a living room, dining room, or hallway as an occasional display or serving piece in a traditional interior.

FAQs

An Edwardian three-tier cake stand, sometimes called a muffin stand, is a lightweight item of occasional furniture designed in the early 20th century to hold trays of pastries and cakes during afternoon tea service.

These stands were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring brass hinges for folding mechanisms and subtle satinwood or boxwood stringing inlays.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-joined construction, fine grain mahogany timber, original brass hardware or pivot pins, and smooth wear consistent with age along the base and joint mechanisms.

Beyond serving food, a tiered stand can function as a decorative plant display, a vanity organizer for perfume bottles, or a compact side accent in a reading nook or dining room corner.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding silicon sprays and direct sunlight.
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